Texas A&M University - San Antonio, TX

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
San Antonio, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services

About the position

The Institutional Research Analyst position at Texas A&M University - San Antonio is a vital role within the Office of the Associate Provost, focusing on supporting the University's Institutional Effectiveness planning and reporting efforts. This position operates under general supervision and is responsible for ensuring the quality of programs and services through comprehensive data analysis and reporting. The analyst will document all project processes, sources, and techniques to maintain consistency in methodology for future projects. A significant part of the role involves contributing to ongoing data quality initiatives and translating report requirements into actionable specifications. This includes utilizing SQL or other programming languages to generate data extracts, tables, and reports tailored to specific needs. The analyst will also anticipate and represent end-user needs, proposing analytic reports that address strategic, tactical, structured, or unstructured business questions. Responsibilities extend to analyzing data, preparing statistical reports, and interpreting results using appropriate software. The role requires responding to and supporting internal research requests from faculty, staff, and students, as well as collecting, verifying, analyzing, and presenting statistical data in response to external requests. The analyst will compile, maintain, and secure institutional databases, downloading data from various institutional resources such as Banner and COGNOS, and formatting data for analysis and reporting. Additionally, the analyst will represent the Office of Institutional Research on committees and provide training and technical support for faculty and staff. The position also involves assisting with mandatory reporting requirements such as IPEDS, CBM, LBB, and System reporting, along with performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Document all project processes, sources, and techniques to ensure consistent application of methodology in future projects.
  • Contribute to ongoing efforts in data quality.
  • Translate report requirements into specifications using SQL or other programming languages to generate data extracts, tables, and reports.
  • Anticipate and represent end-user needs in reporting.
  • Propose analytic reports to answer strategic, tactical, structured, or unstructured business questions.
  • Analyze data and prepare statistical reports, interpreting results using appropriate software.
  • Respond to and support internal research requests from faculty, staff, and students.
  • Collect, verify, analyze, and present statistical data in response to external requests.
  • Compile, maintain, and secure institutional databases, downloading data from institutional resources.
  • Format data for analysis and reporting.
  • Represent the Office of Institutional Research on committees and provide training and technical support for faculty and staff.
  • Assist with IPEDS, CBM, LBB, System, and other mandatory reporting.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Social Sciences, or related field with emphasis on database management.
  • Two years of directly related work experience, including statistical research, query writing, and database programming, administration, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
  • Knowledge of methods and equipment used in electronic data processing, including system analyses, design, and computer programming techniques.
  • Excellent customer service and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Excel, Access, SQL Server, and Oracle SQL.
  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Employee assistance programs
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